AIDN QLD DEFENCE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM

About the Program:
The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Queensland Defence Industry Capability Edge (DICE) Micro-Credentialling Program is a strategic partnership between the Queensland Government, AIDN and AIDN member organisations to enhance Defence Industry business acumen and workforce skills, aligning with the latest Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and emerging AUKUS opportunities.

Sessions are developed in consultation with AIDN QLD members and delivered by experienced industry practitioners.

𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔—register for the sessions that suit your needs. The program is open to every eligible participant; there’s no requirement to complete every module!

Course: Protecting Innovation and Intellectual Property Strategy

Session 1: To Protect or Not Protect? – Types of IP, protection methods, speed to market.

Session 2: Start Your Protection Journey – Patent process, trademarks, IP searches.

Session 3: Develop Trademarks and Patents – Claims writing, registration, exams.

Session 4: Commercialise Intellectual Property – Licensing, negotiation, commercial vehicles.

Assessment

Digitally Administered Theory Exam
Attendee Feedback Survey

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 9 October 2025
Time: 1PM-5PM AEST
Venue: Cohort, Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, 16 Nexus Way Southport QLD, 4215
Cost: FREE (funded by the QLD Government)
Eligibility: Queensland Residents
Contact: aidnqld@aidn.org.au

Register
AIDN Members: Register using your member code

Course Joining Instructions

This course is open to all AIDN QLD Members free of charge
Please bring a Laptop or Tablet to participate in the course activities
Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided
Lunch is at your own expense
Street parking is limited, so car-pooling or public transport options are recommended

PRESENTER
This module will be presented by Nathalie Sarlin - Co-Founder and General Manager, Buzzworks

Terms and Conditions:

If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on aidnqld@aidn.org your ticket can be reallocated.
Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser.
These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.

For more information please contact  aidnqld@aidn.org.au.